•  Why did you want to join inspiresport?

The role and company were sold to me at interview – I have a huge passion for sport and the opportunity excited me.  I wanted to stay in sport after 10 years at the Welsh Rugby Union and this was a perfect next-step role.

 

• How long have you been with inspiresport?

9 months – it seems like longer (not sure if that’s a good thing or not)

 

• What do you like the most about your job?

No day is the same as the previous – there is a challenge every day to keep you on your toes.

 

• As a child, what did you think you were going to be when you grow up?

A truck driver – I was obsessed with trucks.

 

• If you had to describe yourself with just one emoji – which one would it be?

 

• What do you like doing in your spare time –  do you have any hobbies/how do you relax?

I watch pretty much any sport – mostly football, NFL and cycling.  Love (good) movies. I play football occasionally and cycle around 40 miles every week.  A lot of my time is taken up by my 3 year old son – we have a lot of fun together.

 

• Who is your sporting hero?

Too many to mention here:- William Perry, Walter Payton, Chris Boardman, Darren Gough, Lucas Radebe, Kevin Sinfield etc etc etc….  The only time I have managed to share a sporting arena with one was when I played for a WRU team against the Welsh FA and I played against Gary Speed.  I will cherish that moment for a lot of reasons.

 

• If you were a Disney character who would you be and why?

Tigger – boundless energy and endless optimism or

Buzz Lightyear – to entertain my 3 year old who adores him

 

•  Have you/ do you play any sports?

I occasionally play football and cycle around 40 miles a week.

 

• What is your favourite inspiresport tour and why?

I’d love to do a cricket tour to the West Indies or New Zealand.

For more information on our New Zealand tours please visit:  http://www.inspiresport.com/tours/long-haul/longhaul-new-zealand/

•  Why did you want to join inspiresport?

 I have a massive passion for sport, especially football.  After the interview, I was inspired.

 

• How long have you been with inspiresport?

Just over a month.

 

•  What do you like the most about your job?

I did like the coffee machine until it disappeared haha. The place has a great vibe and atmosphere with really nice people.

 

• As a child, what did you think you were going to be when you grow up?

A footballer but we can all dream

 

• If you had to describe yourself with just one emoji – which one would it be?

 

• What do you like doing in your spare time –  do you have any hobbies/how do you relax?

Go to the gym on a regular basis to keep fit. Entered a physique competition recently.

Football – Season ticket holder of Cardiff City FC – Bluebirds!!!!!!!

Playing snooker

Watching TV and Movies

 

•  Who is your sporting hero?

I don’t really have a sporting hero but I’m a big fan of Ronnie O’ Sullivan. What a great snooker player.

 

• If you were a Disney character who would you be and why?

Pinocchio because I have a rather big beak.

 

•  Have you/ do you play any sports?

Used to play football but not anymore as I couldn’t get up on Sunday mornings due to hangovers. I play snooker now and again but mostly I like to train in the gym.

 

• What is your favourite inspiresport tour and why?

They all look really good and offer different things, however, I’m a big fan of the tour to South Africa.

For more on our tours to South Africa: http://www.inspiresport.com/tours/long-haul/longhaul-south-africa/ 

In this blog post, we introduce you to Lynda, Regional Sales Manager for the North East. She tells us about what she wanted to be when she grows up and what she loves in the career she ended up pursuing.

• Why did you want to join inspiresport?

12 years in the holiday travel industry followed by 4 years in spectator sports travel, this role gave me another opportunity to combine my passion for sport & travel.

 

• How long have you been with inspiresport?

3 years

 

• What do you like the most about your job?

Seeing how excited our young customers are when we launch a tour, or when they depart on it. I love to follow my schools & clubs on social media while they are away & to see them enjoying themselves after we have all worked hard to put the tour together

 

•  As a child, what did you think you were going to be when you grow up?

A veterinarian 

 

• What do you like doing in your spare time –  do you have any hobbies/how do you relax?

I love being outdoors and I am lucky enough to have the countryside on my doorstep. I enjoy running and long walks. My main hobby is going on holiday! I will take any opportunity to go somewhere new even if it’s just for the day. I’ve just started learning Spanish at night school too.

 

•  Who is your sporting hero?

 Thierry Henry – I love him

 

• What is your favourite inspiresport tour and why?

Hard to pick a favourite, they all have different ‘best bits’ and that’s why they suit different groups. I am particularly fond of PSV Eindhoven. As a club, I think they go above and beyond to make sure everyone has the best possible experience.

This week we introduce you to one of our tour coordinators – Kyle Johns. We find out more about his childhood aspirations, his humble choice of a Disney character that he associates with and his hobbies outside the workplace.

• Why did you want to join inspiresport?

Whilst reading a degree in Sports Development at University, I was drawn in to the opportunity to work as Tour Representative due to the exceptional links that Inspiresport have with some of the biggest sporting clubs and governing bodies in the world – after six months in this role and completing my degree; I took the step in to the office to work as a Tour Coordinator. The company’s values and opportunities both internally and externally, drawn me into a career choice I couldn’t turn down.

 

• How long have you been with inspiresport?

Just over a year – with the last six months being based in office as part of the Operations Team.

 

•  What do you like the most about your job?

How facilitating the company is the club partnerships and opportunities available. We have the chance to work with the most prestigious professional clubs, academies, and schools – where you wouldn’t have this opportunity with any other job in the sports development industry.

 

• As a child, what did you think you were going to be when you grow up?

It varied between a Fireman and a Professional Rugby Player.

 

• If you had to describe yourself with just one emoji – which one would it be?

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• What do you like doing in your spare time –  do you have any hobbies/how do you relax?

I spend all of my spare time training for rugby, either on the field or in the gym; I also surf very frequently. Outside of this, you’ll find me eating cookies and drinking a cappuccino.

 

• Who is your sporting hero?

Jonny Wilkinson – he epitomizes a true sporting great, leader and exceptional rugby player. He has always been a sporting hero of mine!

 

• If you were a Disney character who would you be and why?

Mr. Incredible – Because I’m incredible obviously…

 

• Have you/ do you play any sports?

I currently play Elite Level 7s Rugby and I surf. I have participated in pretty much all sports though as I love being involved in a sporting environment.

 

• What is your favourite inspiresport tour and why?

Of the tours I have worked on – Northampton Saints; any Long-Haul Rugby based tours are definitely up there with the best packages for me!

Next Wednesday we’ll introduce you to yet another one of our experts. Make sure you check out our social media channels on Tuesday to vote for the person whose answers you would like to see next!

This week we chat to  Beth to learn more about her favourite destination, what she wanted to be when she grows up and the things she likes most about her job!

 

• Why did you want to join inspiresport?

Something I ask myself on a daily basis……

 

• How long have you been with inspiresport?

3 years

 

• What do you like the most about your job?

The people I work with, I consider many of the staff to be friends not just colleagues

 

• As a child, what did you think you were going to be when you grow up?

Personal Shopper – buying clothes and someone else paying the bill is a dream

 

• If you had to describe yourself with just one emoji – which one would it be?

 Love a girls night out!

 

• What do you like doing in your spare time –  do you have any hobbies/how do you relax?

Socialising with friends, reading and visiting new places

 

• Who is your sporting hero?

Nicola Adams – Proving that women can be kick -ass!

 

• If you were a Disney character who would you be and why?

Vanellope von Schweetz (Wreck it Ralph)– she didn’t want to be the stereotypical princess so she called herself the president.

 

•  Have you/ do you play any sports?

No

 

• What is your favourite inspiresport tour and why?

My favourite tour is Real Madrid, I went there on an inspection visit last year and thought the training facilities were amazing, we stayed at the Tryp hotel and thought it was such a lovely hotel, the food was stunning!

Next Wednesday we’ll introduce you to yet another one of our experts in our blog. Make sure you check out our social media channels on Tuesday to vote for the person whose answers you would like to see next!

This week we introduce you to Ian – Regional Sales Manager for North-West England. He tells us more about why he joined insiresport and what he likes to do in his spare time.

 

 

• Why did you want to join inspiresport?

I have a passion for Sport and Travel, so it is a perfect mix for me. More importantly, it enables me to provide opportunities for all students which ware not available when I was at school.

 

•  How long have you been with inspiresport?

6 and a half years.

 

•  What do you like the most about your job?

I have the freedom to do my job. Allows me to meet new people and visit places with great sporting facilities but also experience culture which is a great education.

 

•               As a child, what did you think you were going to be when you grow up?

A joiner.

 

•       If you had to describe yourself with just one emoji – which one would it be?

 

•  What do you like doing in your spare time –  do you have any hobbies/how do you relax?

I like to watch and play sports, travel, spend time with my daughters, walk my 2 dogs and go out on my road/mountain bikes.

 

•               Who is your sporting hero?

I have 2 – Kenny Dalglish  & Zico (Brazilian footballer)

 

•               If you were a Disney character who would you be and why?

Pluto

 

•  Have you/ do you play any sports?

Played Football, badminton, and tennis but only Cycle now, getting too old.

 

•  What is your favourite inspiresport tour and why?

Too many to mention! But if I have to choose then it would be South Africa, such an inspiring destination with a great culture!

Next Wednesday we’ll introduce you to yet another one of our experts. Make sure you check out our social media channels on Tuesday to vote for the person whose answers you would like to see next!

Head to our blog to find the past Q&A’s.

This week our spotlight is on Debbie – Head of Operations. Originally Welsh she moved to Spain about 30 years ago and never looked back. Today we find out about her favourite tennis player and her passion for doing yoga in 40 degrees.

 

•    Why did you want to join inspiresport?

I have a passion for travel and can combine this with a great environment.

 

•    How long have you been with inspiresport?

4 years.

 

•  What do you like the most about your job?

The diversity, one day is never the same. I also work with a great team of people!

 

•   As a child, what did you think you were going to be when you grow up?  

A travel agent… from a young age I always loved traveling.

 

•  If you had to describe yourself with just one emoji – which one would it be?

  – Keep smiling

 

•   What do you like doing in your spare time –  do you have any hobbies/how do you relax?

Living overseas for the past 30-something years, I have a great social life and love a good party! Cooking is another passion of mine – I love holding dinner parties!

 

•   Who is your sporting hero?

Rafa Nadal. I think he is an amazing tennis player and also has to have something to him being from Mallorca, my home 🙂

 

•  If you were a Disney character who would you be and why?

My all-time favourite Disney film is Jungle book so I guess any character from the film?!

 

•  Have you/ do you play any sports?

I love to ski and I’ve recently taken up “Hot Yoga” … if you’ve ever wondered about doing 26 yoga positions in 40-degree heat give it a go!!

 

•  What is your favourite inspiresport tour and why?

 There are so many I love … if I had to choose only one it would have to be from our ski range … my passion!

Next Wednesday we’ll introduce you to yet another one of our experts. Make sure you check out our social media channels on Tuesday to vote for the person whose answers you would like to see next!